Humphrey Claims Lead in States Versus 251 Electoral Votes
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey says he leads or has a 50 50 chance in states with 251 electoral votes and can win in seven more states totaling 98 votes. He spoke after California flyback as Nixon and Wallace loom, asserting new Democratic strength and predicting Nixon will grow irascible as campaign tightens.
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Odrinex Ad and 1968 Humphrey Campaign Notes
Odrinex is advertised as a fat loss pill with a money back guarantee from Johnson's Drug Store, priced at $3.00. The article also covers Humphrey counting electoral strength across 18 states plus D C, with emphasis on California, Michigan, Ohio, and potential weaknesses for Nixon on arms control economy and race.
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Free Replica of Smallest In Ear Hearing Aid
Sonotone of Greensboro offers free plastic replica of the SONETD, the tiniest in ear hearing aid. Demonstration aims to prove cordless wear with no outside cords or tubes. Readers provided a coupon to receive the non-operating replica for private examination.
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Danville
Prisoners in Indochina From Page One
U.S. officials say North Vietnam has not provided a Geneva convention compliant list of captives. North Vietnam blocks Red Cross visits and parcel delivery, limiting contact to source mail, while claiming humane treatment but offering little on POW condition.
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Demonstration in Saigon and London Amid Peace Talks
A senior American officer warned that policing any withdrawal accord in Saigon would be difficult. In London, thousands protested near the American Embassy as police sealed Downing Street and guarded Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Vietnamese factions viewed a peace act as potentially paving the way for a Communist shift in South Vietnam.
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Time zone shifts push debates across many states
The Uniform Time Act oversees daylight saving time with Hawaii and Arizona choosing year round standard time. Four new time zones cover eastern and western U S areas, with boundary adjustments to reflect local practice. Western Kansas Texas Utah Michigan South Dakota Kentucky face disputes over clock changes and regional divisions linger.
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Baby Vietnam birth photos reach Marine officer
Baby Vietnam and the first three photos were delivered to Lt Gen Lewis Walt as he left for Vietnam. Robb and Lynda Robb shared messages, including a tape recording from the delivery room. Grandparents visited, and a private letter from Robb was arranged through William Davidson with Miss Wartie Lynn Smith present.
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Nixon Proposes International Reconnaissance Satellite System
Nixon proposed an internationally controlled reconnaissance satellite system to inspect U.S. and Soviet weaponry as part of a broad arms control effort. He called for agreement with the Soviet Union on information exchange about locations of forces under an Open Skies style framework and urged maintaining strength during multi-year negotiations. He also proposed NATO arms control structure and technical measures to reduce nuclear accident risk.
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Polls show Humphrey leading in national vote tally
The Communications Workers of America reports Humphrey with 241 electoral votes to Nixon 205 and Wallace 92 as of Oct 7. A Cleveland Plain Dealer poll favors Nixon in Ohio, and a 1,330 voter survey gives Nixon 44.4 to Humphrey 32.9 with Wallace at 17. Two state weather vane counties tilt toward Nixon per AP. A Baltimore News American center poll in Maryland finds Nixon at 39.1, Humphrey 32.2, Wallace 27.3.
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Oxford crash survivors recall heroism and escape
Survivors described Miss Frail, 21, who suffered a broken leg, opening a rear cargo door to help others escape the tail section as the plane broke apart. MAGNU AGE wale Kimball, 44, crawled from flames to a tree and ground, then praised Dr. Veech who organized the group after a severe back injury.
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Attack Anday Wings Loss in North Vietnam
A spokesman denied bombing halts and said operations are normal. An Air Force F4 Phantom was shot down near the 20 mile zone. Lt. Darrell L. Richardson of Seattle was rescued after spending a night in enemy territory. It marked the 12th U.S. aircraft lost in combat over North Vietnam.
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Dayan urges peace efforts amid clashes and deportations
Dayan urged occupiers to contact Prime Minister Levi Eshkol and pursue a peace treaty with Israel. He warned that if that fails, they should extend services to foster peace between Israel and the Arabs. Dayan deported four Arab leaders to Jordan on Friday, accusing them of stirring unrest.
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Beregovoi Mission Orbits Earth After Splashdown Speculation
Space after the splashdown of the L1day U S A Apollo 7 mission and five weeks after the unmanned Soviet Zond 5 lunar return. Beregovoi's ship circled Earth in a near circular path with a high of 139 miles and a low of 127 miles. Moscow speculated a Soyuz craft might join in orbit before the mission ends. Reports also note plans to transfer a cosmonaut from a manned to an unmanned ship after linkup could occur during Beregovoi's mission.
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Viet Cong Radio Demands Escalation in South Vietnam War
A Viet Cong broadcast from its clandestine radio denounces Johnson’s deescalation talk and calls for broader talks to include Thieu’s government. It vows to intensify a general offensive and uprisings as the National Liberation Front positions itself as the authentic representative of South Vietnam’s people.
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